Most states require a form to be filled out and filed with the court. If no one complains and all the beneficiaries are okay with the change, there shouldn't be a problem. The court can require you to file a full accounting up to the point you change the responsibility. An attorney can be a big help!
The property is now part of your sister's estate.
Yes, a half sister can share in her fathers estate if she was the blood daughter of the father.
Yes.Yes.Yes.Yes.
Her estate will be the beneficiary of the life insurance. You will have to show the Letter of Authorization from the court to the insurance company. They will issue the check to the estate.
My sister was appointed as Independent Administrator of my mother's estate. We are about to finalize everything in 30 days. My sister has given me a brief outline of the cost of her time in executing the estate. They are EXTREMELY high! is there any way to dispute her fees for herself? Getting into a huge argument won't be a big deal, that's already happened! Our probate attorney (which I paid half of the initial retainer for) let me know that she represents my sister and my mother's estate, not me.
Yes. Your sister can file a "Declination" and the petition to have the will allowed can list you as the executor. The attorney handling the estate will know how to file the proper documents so that you can be appointed.
Your sister's debts are not part of the estate. The estate's responsibility is to pay the mother's debts and distribute the remainder. What your sister does with her share of the inheritance is up to her.
No. It doesn't belong to your sister until the estate distributes it. The estate will split the money/value as directed by the will or the intestacy laws. You will get your share and your sister will get her share. The IRS can place a lien on her share.
Your sister's estate must be probated in order for title to the real estate to pass to her next-of-kin. You could purchase the real estate from the estate. Another option would be to purchase the real estate from the children after the estate has been settled. In either case the estate must be probated. You need to speak with an attorney who specializes in real estate and probate law.
Not nearly enough info to answer question. Did your sister deplete your mother's estate prior to your mother's death? Did she have "power of attorney" to do so? Was your sister named as the Executor of the estate? For what did she spend the money and under what circumstances? (e.g.: Executors have broad discretion to disburse the estate of the deceased to pay all the outstanding bills and debts of the deceased.) Was the will probated through the court system? If a sufficient amount of inheritance is involved and/or you have questions about your sister's handling of the estate, you probably should consult with an attorney skilled in the area of probate law.
No the sister is not personally responsible for her brother's debt. The estate has to pay off the debts. If the estate cannot do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court approves the distribution, the debts are ended.
No. You are not personally responsible for your sister's debts. The estate is responsible for the debts of the decedent.